Esports: Leveling Up Teach-Out

Throughout this teach-out you’ve learned that there are a lot of ways to participate in the esports arena and how it’s more analogous to traditional sports than you may have thought. Like in traditional sports, there may be opportunities to include more diverse players through the creation of accommodations, adaptive technologies, and social support. Read the article Esports is for all – The inclusion of disabled people in esports to learn about some of these efforts.

Another group working to improve inclusivity is AbleGamers. This charity seeks to combat social isolation through a gaming community that creates lifelong friendships and unforgettable shared experiences.

Reflection Questions

As we watch the video, feel free to think about the following:

• Have you heard of any of these or other efforts before? What other accommodations, adaptive technologies, or organizations could improve inclusivity?